The next day, the court seemed as if the officials' suggestions had not been passed yesterday, and they continued to do what they had to do.
However, the "Shi Lun" newspaper published official proposals on water transport reform in its official edition.
For a time, the whole Bianliang was lively.
"Prime Minister Fu, why does Shi Lun publish matters that have not yet been decided by the cabinet?"
Han Qi himself has not figured it out yet and cannot intervene in the reform of water transportation.
But when this matter was made public like this, the cabinet lost the opportunity.
"Zhigui, this is the supplement, which was just printed this morning. It was reviewed and approved by me and Yaofu after the official approval."
In fact, Fu Bi was summoned into the Qinzheng Hall by the officials early in the morning. Also present were Chief Inspector Fan Chunren and the Taiwei of the Cao family.
To put it bluntly, this is what officials want to do.
As for the review, Fu Bi did review it, but he just carefully considered the wording. Therefore, what was published in "Shi Lun" became a formulation, not an agreement by the court.
The reason why Fu Bi agreed was because he felt that letting the wind out first would allow all parties to be prepared. Even if it was inappropriate or would cause turmoil, it would be better to stop it before the court could reach an agreement.
There is also another meaning. There are rumors about the attack on the prince in the government and the public. The reason why the officials are so anxious to express their stance is to a certain extent a reaction to the attack on the prince... The Duan family in Dali can be made to disappear and the Dali regime
It no longer exists; officials involved can be stripped of their origins and even punished in prison.
What about water transport? He participated in the attack on the prince, but hundreds of thousands of people were involved in water transport. The officials could not just ignore it, but it was impossible to let it go like this. Therefore, the so-called cutting off people and money is what the officials did.
intention.
Fu Bi didn't want to object, and he couldn't. Given the serious incident of the prince's attack, it would not be a wise choice for any minister to object. It's not that Fu Bi was greedy for power, but that Fu Bi also felt that water transportation needed to be rectified.
, has deliberately interfered with the inheritance of the great unification, that is, water transportation, a force that cannot be ignored by the country, has become more and more ambitious.
In fact, as for Zhao Xi, he really doesn't have the idea of getting angry with everyone in the water transportation. He is just taking advantage of the situation and finding an excuse. This is how he always does things.
The reason why he is so anxious is that Zhao Xi understands that he never thinks that he is smarter than everyone else. As the Song Dynasty was the most commercially active dynasty in history, Zhao Xi thought that no one thought of the deeper intentions.
He just had more than a thousand years of experience, and he was by no means any better than the courtiers and merchants of the Song Dynasty. Therefore, he hoped to turn this suggestion into a fact before most people could react.
As long as you take the first step to sell, there will be a situation of mutual competition. At that time, the situation will have its own characteristics and inertia to promote it, and it will not be changed by human thoughts.
When there was a huge quarrel over water transportation in Bianliang City, Zhao Xi summoned several ministers at the Qinzheng Hall... Lu Huiqing, Xue Xiang and several people from Gongfang City.
"No one said anything, right?"
Zhao Xi's question was abrupt, but no one thought it was abrupt. They all knew what the official was referring to.
Zhao Xi felt that he had summoned a few people who could understand his intentions.
"When I returned to my official home, I never discussed this matter with anyone..."
"Back to the official house, Mr. Wang Ge invited me to discuss matters last night, but I didn't say anything clearly..."
No one would ask for advice on how close other people were to the official family, unlike Lu Huiqing. Besides, Lu Huiqing didn't believe that the official family didn't know about his whereabouts.
"Don't worry too much. The reason why I summoned you and others is not to find out whether you have done inappropriate things or said inappropriate words. I still trust you and others."
"I have called you and others together today because I think you and others should be the ones who can best understand my intentions. Therefore, I want to leave to you the division and sale of water transportation, as well as the distribution of water transportation benefits, including the change of water transportation operations.
Wait for a few people to implement it.”
"For example, the imperial court first established a temporary water transport reform agency, which was composed of the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, the Supervisory Yamen and you, etc., and was fully responsible for the water transport reform affairs..."
"I won't say too much, but you all know the purpose. In the end, the so-called waterway operation rights will be handed over to Shiyi Temple, so... Jifu, you have to take more responsibility in the temporary yamen. Gongfang City
As an organization that provides help, we have to write different operational plans for reference."
"The following points I want to say are: first, ensure the rights and interests of the court; second, ensure the participation of local and state governments; third, we must ensure that all stakeholders in water transportation compete with each other and avoid forming gangs; fourth, eliminate as much as possible
There are some uninterested forces in water transportation."
"I will order the garrison troops and supervisory yamen along the way to cooperate with the temporary yamen to complete this matter... Tell me, can we do it well?"
For these sensible people, Zhao Xi did not hide it, but actually made it clear.
"I will fulfill my mission..."
Lu Huiqing's voice became louder.
Lu Huiqing was very lucky. Fortunately, he had not made it clear to Wang Anshi last night. Otherwise, what the officials asked him to do today would probably be to hand over Shiyi Temple... To be honest, he would not be in charge of the business of Shiyi Temple Yamen.
I don’t know how powerful this Shiyi Temple is.
Also, Zhao Xi originally positioned the functions of Shiyi Temple as a combination of the Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce in later generations. It is strange that it does not have much power.
What really reassures Lu Huiqing is that today the official summoned him and gave him the authority to be in charge of the temporary yamen. He now has a reason to explain to Mr. Wang Ge. Even in the later stages, when things become clearer and clearer, Lu Huiqing can still use the official name as the official.
You should come and explain to Wang Anshi during the face-to-face meeting.
Working with such an official family, as a minister, Lu Huiqing really feels lucky.
As for Gongfang City, it is positioned as a policy research center and industrial development research.
Therefore, Zhao Xi handed over the relatively difficult reform of water transportation to Gongfang City and Shiyi Temple, which was considered a test of the waters.
"In addition, the prince will be fully involved in the entire process..."
After Zhao Xi finished speaking, he let them leave. Next, he needed to communicate with the cabinet about the preparations for the temporary yamen. As for what they would think... it doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter to Zhao Xi whether he is paving the way for the prince or letting the prince have a deep understanding of the matter itself.
The communication with the cabinet is relatively smooth. Although most of the cabinet cannot really understand the officials' intentions, it is reasonable for the cabinet ministers to put the cabinet above the temporary government offices.
Zhao Xi did not deprive the cabinet ministers of their authority. Although he only let Fu Bi take the lead, Wang Anshi, as the cabinet minister in charge of market affairs, and other cabinets needed to know about court affairs, gave the cabinet the authority to supervise this matter.